Just got an iPhone 15 with 128GB… what free apps should I grab?

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I’m really enjoying my new iPhone 15, but I’m sticking to a budget, so I’m looking for free apps only. Any must-haves that you guys recommend? Trying to save since I’ve got school, work, and bills to manage :neutral_face:

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Also have a 15 with 128GB. My lineup:

  • Browsers: Arc, Chrome
  • Photo Editing: Snapseed, Lightroom, VSCO
  • Video Editing: CapCut, VN
  • Social: Instagram, Threads, X
  • Visual Inspiration: Behance, Artstation, Pinterest, DailyArt
  • Utilities: Obsidian, Perplexity, Acrobat, VLC, DeepL
  • Google: Maps, Translate, Arts & Culture, standard services
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I don’t spend money on apps either, so here’s what I keep:

  • blackmagic camera
  • brave browser
  • chatgpt
  • citymapper
  • google maps
  • otter
  • waze
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What kind of apps do you need? For ad-free YouTube, try Video Lite.

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Dale said:
What kind of apps do you need? For ad-free YouTube, try Video Lite.

Agreed on Video Lite. Also, Youtify is good for music streaming.

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Apple Maps isn’t great in Europe. Google Maps has been way more accurate and up-to-date.

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If you’re using Safari, check out these free extensions:

  • Fullifier
  • Hush
  • PiP
  • Rekt
  • AMP Shockwave (free version of Implosion)
  • Unsmartifier
  • Web Inspector

They help cut out ads and improve browsing speed.

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It really depends on what you’re into:

  • Music: Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music
  • Movies: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+
  • Image Editing: Lightroom, VSCO, Snapseed
  • Social Media: Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok
  • General: Google Maps for travel

Hope this gives you some ideas .

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@Kit
But Netflix, Amazon, Disney, etc., all cost money…

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Toryn said:
@Kit
But Netflix, Amazon, Disney, etc., all cost money…

True :sweat_smile: My bad! Maybe try Loklok, Bilibili, or Viu for free options.

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Don’t bother with browsers like Brave or extra apps like Waze. Safari and Apple Maps do fine. Other than social apps, I’d go with ChatGPT, Flightly (if you travel), Apple Music/Spotify, and Blackmagic or Final Cut Camera.

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@Arden
Agreed! Safari and Apple Maps work great :+1:t2:

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@Arden
Why ignore other options? People have choices! I use Brave on PC for great ad-blocking and Google Maps because Apple Maps isn’t as accurate in Europe. Not everything Apple makes is best for everyone.

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@Rowen
I also use most Google apps except Chrome. Safari works fine for me, and Apple Maps is my pick because of CarPlay. It’s all personal preference. I use third-party apps for photos and videos too. Try what works for you.

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@Rowen
If you want to support a browser that pushes crypto and has a CEO with political agendas, go ahead with Brave.

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Arden said:
@Rowen
If you want to support a browser that pushes crypto and has a CEO with political agendas, go ahead with Brave.

People can pick what works for them. Brave has solid ad-blocking, especially for YouTube. I don’t care about their extra stuff, just the browsing experience, which is fast and smooth. It’s easy to turn off anything you don’t want, so why be negative?

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Tubidy fm for YouTube music downloads

Also emulators like Delta, Retroarch, or PPSSPP

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Some free ones I like:

  • CapCut
  • Empower (for finances)
  • Perplexity
  • Spotify
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I mostly stick to Apple’s default apps:

  • Safari
  • Maps
  • Calendar
  • Reminders
  • Notes

One exception I make is Weather Underground, which I prefer over Apple’s weather app. Also, Shazam is a handy free app for music discovery.

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@Hartley
You don’t need Shazam as a separate app. Just ask Siri to identify the song for you!